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At Goodwill we offer:

• Full-time employees will receive up to 20 paid vacation days in the first year

• Additional paid holidays vary by position and department

• Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Accidental insurances available

• Medical insurance available to full-time employees

• 401k plan with employer match after the first year

• Professional development and personal support services

• One-on-one coaching to reach career and educational goals

• Education benefits including reimbursement and up to 4 hours of paid study time

• 20% employee discount at the Greater Grand Rapids retail stores

• Additional performance bonuses and discounts available

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Must be certified for use of Hi-lo*

Hourly rate for this position is $15.00 with a $1.00/hour increase after 90 days.

1. Ensure correct materials are processed, perform inspections, and ensure that packaging procedures and final products meet the specifications of the customer.
2. Completes all forms and documents in a timely manner and maintains documents in an organized fashion for easy retrieval.
3. Accurately enter all data into data control programs on a daily basis.
4. Ensure that all incoming and outgoing shipments are documented properly, loaded or unloaded within appropriate time requirements and properly loaded following appropriate loading procedures.
5. Ensure that established production goals are strived for and met on a regular basis.
6. Responsible for ensuring safety compliance for aftermarket operations.
7. Assist in the establishment and execution of process improvements and department goals.
8. Follow directions, procedures and work instructions on a daily basis.
9. Operate heavy equipment as required including but not limited to; hi-lo, balers, dumpers, and power tools.
10. Must work all assigned shifts which may include weekend work as assigned.

The above statements are only a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by persons in this position. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically set forth in this description. All duties listed in this position description are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of their jobs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

1. Ability to actively listen and execute assignments.
2. Good analytical and organizational skills.
3. Must be a fast learner, flexible, willing & able to understand all recyclable/salvageable commodities and sort specifications.
4. Fundamental computer literacy.
5. Ability to view and anticipate needs of entire aftermarket operation.
6. Demonstrates excellent people and customer services skills.
7. Keen awareness of quality control measures.

QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Certifications, Experience)Education: Minimum High School Degree or Equivalent.Certifications: Must be certified for use of Hi-lo.Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in related field, experience in recycling field preferred.PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand , sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must often lift and or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Emotional: Moderate. May require experience short deadlines requiring moderate emotional stress.ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES:All employees are required to uphold the values of Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids (GIGGR) Integrity, Stewardship, Innovation, Excellence, and Respect. All employees are required to comply with the policies, procedures, and safety program of GIGGR. All employees are required to uphold standards for GIGGR accreditation, including through Goodwill Industries International and CARF. Employees are required to follow all state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to those related to recipient rights, confidentiality, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).